The Collaborative International Dictionary
Vitriolating
Vitriolate \Vit"ri*o*late\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Vitriolated; p. pr. & vb. n. Vitriolating.] (Old Chem.)
To convert into, or change to, a vitriol; to make into sulphuric acid or a sulphate.
To subject to the action of, or impregnate with, vitriol.
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vitriolating
vb. (present participle of vitriolate English)